Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects millions of people around the world. While the exact cause of the condition is unknown, it is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. Many people refer to the condition by other names, including fibrositis, fibromyositis, and fibromyalgia syndrome. Some doctors also refer to the condition as soft tissue rheumatism or chronic widespread pain. Other related conditions that are often grouped together with fibromyalgia include chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and depression. While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, there are treatment options available to help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life.